2010 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

Chardonnay

SONOMA COUNTY

— SOLD OUT —

TASTING NOTES

A striking aroma of honeysuckle jumps out of the glass, followed by poached pear, apricot, honeydew melon and crème brûlée. The palate picks up on the poached pear and adds a touch of butterscotch, honey, a nice lemon-lime zing and supporting undertones of toasty oak. We're delighted with how successfully the 2010 strikes a balance between texture and body on the one hand, and acidity and verve on the other. If we had to compare it to a past vintage, we'd say this one is closest to our 2005 or 2008.

While both tempting and rewarding now, it's only going to improve with a bit of patience. We expect the wine to really start hitting its stride somewhere between late summer and Thanksgiving, and then enjoy a graceful evolution over the next 3 to 5 years. If you've been a fan of our Russian River Chardonnay in the past, this wine will deliver on every level!

COMING SOON

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REORDERS

Wines often sell out at or close to release, so we encourage making the most of your spring and fall allocations. As long as wine remains, you are welcome to reorder online through our EK Special Order store. Or contact John Gillis at john@erickentwines.com or 415.244.9453.

JOIN EK ALLOCATION LIST

Direct sales are allocated exclusively to EK Allocation List members at a 10% discount. Orders of 6+ bottles save an additional 50% off shipping. New releases ship twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall.Join EK Allocation List

CUSTOMIZED ALLOCATIONS

You may customize your spring and fall allocations any way you like, from 0–6 bottles of each wine. (Small-lot and list-only wines may have lower limits.) To modify your allocations, click on MY ALLOCATION above.Join EK Allocation List

REORDERS

Wines often sell out at or close to release, so we encourage making the most of your spring and fall allocations. As long as wine remains, you are welcome to reorder online through our EK Special Order store. Or contact John Gillis at john@erickentwines.com or 415.244.9453.